The UHA Lady Blazers will face a big challenge as they make their first return to the All A state tournament since 2015. The Lady Blazers are set to square off against Walton-Verona in the first round of play at 6:30pm ET at McBrayer Arena on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.
The Bearcats enter the tournament with a record of 15-5. They advanced to Richmond by beating Williamstown 58-25 in the 8th Region championship game.
Walton-Verona’s five losses have come to Scott County, Simon Kenton, Highlands, and two out of state teams during the Palm Springs Holiday Classic.
Last season, the Bearcats lost to Williamsburg in the quarterfinal round of the All A Classic. Walton-Verona won the Girls All A Classic state championship in 2012..
In UHA’s last trip to the Girls All A state tournament in 2015, the Lady Blazers lost to Leslie County in the opening road. UHA’s only win at the All A state was in 2014, when the Lady Blazers knocked off Harlan in the opening round, before falling to Glasgow in the quarterfinals.